Tens of thousands of pro-democracy protesters remained on the streets of Hong Kong for a fourth night on Monday, defying calls for them to disperse as the biggest challenge to Beijing’s authority in 25 years continued to swell.
The huge show of defiance is in response to Beijing’s decision to allow only vetted candidates to stand in elections in 2017 after previously promising “universal suffrage”.
Pro-democracy campaigners say this will ensure that only those who support the government in Beijing will be allowed to stand. They are demanding a free choice of candidates for the role of chief executive .... http://www.independent.co.uk
